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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1937
Page
4
Mrs. Noah Yardley of Glyndon Minnesota arrived Friday to visit with her sisters Mrs. Chas Adams Mrs. J L Belcher and Mrs Ca hill. Her daughter Miss Olive Yardley accompanies the group.
A Patoka bulletin lists visits and family gatherings. Nurses, relatives, and guests from Denver and Carlyle are mentioned along with a fire at a post office and a bank building rebuilding talk in Springfield. Residents share meals, outings, and community activities amid local shuffles and shopping trips.
The Christian Endeavor Society invites all Patoka youths to a reorganizing night on October 10 at 7 o clock at Christian Church. Come join the effort to build a bigger and better Endeavor Society and bring friends.
The M. E. Church South invites all to attend both morning and evening services on Sunday with Rev. Ross Smith leading Thursday prayer at 7 30 p m. The notice emphasizes family attendance and a refreshing experience in God's house.
The sender states the office is temporarily at the doctor's residence until further notice. Dr. M. P. DuComb communicates a change of location and provides no dates or contacts.
The Cole family thanks friends and neighbors for help with crops and filling their silo during illness. Your kindness is deeply appreciated. Mr and Mrs C D Cole.
Trustees outline 1939 budget needs for equipment and space across Chicago and Champaign campuses. Items include 350000 for Medical and Dental Building equipment, 425000 for Library expansion, 250000 for Old Agricultural Building remodeling, 250000 for Journalism Building, 150000 for Student Hospital, and 100000 for land purchases. President Willard notes eight new facilities needed due to rising enrollment.
An Illinois alumnus, Albert L. Marsh, is recognized as the father of the electric heating industry for his 1906 discovery of a unique alloy used in heating elements. The piece notes his 1909 graduation, Illinois' vast land holdings and growth, and the rapid expansion of the Visual Aids service, with the university's incorporation in 1867.
Farm sale at 10 30 a m lists horses cattle hogs poultry and machinery to be bid on auction. Items include a gray mare in foal two year old filly six weanling mules Jersey cow milked in January yearling heifer and hogs six sheep weighing 130 to 150 pounds plus household feed and farm gear such as plows cultivators planters wagons disks harrow and harness. Terms require cash for small sums and nine month credit with note and security for larger amounts. Discount offered for prompt payment.
Wm F Linton announces cash on time sales terms. Wm Smith acts as auctioneer handling the sale duties for the owner.
Pie supper at Hatch School east of Vernon set for Wednesday night October 13 urged attendance Edith Hines teacher announces event hosted by the school community to raise funds and support activities.
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